The bailiff is subject to a code of ethics. This consists of a set of rules governing the way in which the bailiff carries out his or her duties and ensuring proper professional conduct.
This code sets out the essential principles that the bailiff must observe in the performance of his or her duties, such as impartiality, diligence, respect for individuals and confidentiality of information.
It also recalls the obligations relating to quality of service, transparency and the conduct expected in interactions with citizens.
By making this code accessible, the Bordet Office aims to help you better understand the ethical framework and commitments that guide its day‑to‑day activities.
Bailiffs are impartial, neutral and independent ministerial officers; nevertheless, their work is supervised, regulated and monitored by professional bodies.
These bodies may of course be contacted by any person wishing to obtain information or assistance.
At regional level, the BORDET Office falls under the jurisdiction of the District Chamber of Liège and Huy, as well as that of Verviers, and at national level under the National Chamber of Bailiffs and the legal and social expertise centre “SAM‑TES”.
In the event of a dispute with a bailiff, any litigant may contact the Ombudsman for Bailiffs, whose mission is to reconcile interests that are often opposed and to reach a compromise acceptable to both the consumer and the bailiff.
You will find below the contact details of these various bodies:
District Chamber of Liège and Huy
Rue de la Lêche 58 – 4020 Liège
Tel. 04 341 05 86
secretaire@chliege.be
District Chamber of Verviers
Rue du Centre 63 – 4800 Verviers
Tel. 04 234 99 74
syndic@verviers-eupen.be
National Chamber of Judicial Officers
Avenue Henri Jaspar 93 – 1060 Saint-Gilles
Tel. 02 538 00 92
info@nkgb-cnhb.be
SAM-TES
Avenue Henri Jaspar 93 – 1060 Saint-Gilles
Tel. 02 533 98 00
secretariat@sam-tes.be
Ombudsman for Judicial Officers
Avenue Henri Jaspar 93 – 1060 Saint-Gilles
Tel. 02 533 97 86 (Tuesday and Thursday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. / Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
info@ombudhuissier.be (The email address is for information requests only; to submit a case, please visit the website.)
Website : www.ombudhuissier.be